Sparking An Interest in Reading

Hooking kids on reading can be a challenge, especially for struggling readers. Click on the links below for ideas and resources that may help you spark your students' interest in reading:

• Educators Try New Ways to Spark Interest in Reading: http://www.theledger.com/article/20091212/NEWS/912125033
• Five Reading Strategies to Engage Struggling Readers: http://apte.com/newsletter/2010/LS/LS%20White%20Paper.pdf
• From Spark to Fire: Can Situational Reading Interest Lead to Long-term Reading Motivation?: http://www.cori.umd.edu/research-publications/2006-guthrie-hoa-Spark-to-Fire.pdf
• How to Spark a Love of Reading: http://www.canajoharieschools.org/elementary/Sparkreading.cfm
• Kindles Spark Interest at Lakeview High: http://columbustelegram.com/news/local/education/kindles-spark-reading-interest-at-lakeview-high/article_7978483e-71c4-11e1-a1c2-0019bb2963f4.html
• Readers Response Journals: http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/literacy/readers_response.html
• Spark Your Tween's Interest in Reading: http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/more-reading-resources/spark-your-tweens-interest-reading
• Sparking an Early Interest in Reading: http://www.research.uky.edu/odyssey/summer08/reading.html
• Three Ways to Use Your Child's Interests to Spark a Reading Habit: http://www.chicagonow.com/oh-my-books/2013/02/three-ways-to-use-your-childs-interests-to-spark-a-reading-habit/

Web-based Resources for Sparking Reading

• Good Reads - Meet your next favorite book at Good Reads: http://www.goodreads.com/
• iConn - Use Connecticut's virtual library to find books, get recommendations for your next book, and research topics at iConn.org - free to all CT residents 24/7 with a library card number and access to a computer that is connected to the Web; also available in all public schools and libraries: http://iconn.org
• Shelfari - Join a community of readers and learn about your favorite books at Shelfari: http://www.shelfari.com/